MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch inadequately repaired in two section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside sill corroded
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear sub-frame and all suspension components corroded
nearside and offside front hubs corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front and rear sill slightly corroded
Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded
Offside Rear inner arch slightly corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside have been repaired but still showing sings of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside upper shock absorber mounts heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
nearside and offside all suspension arms and bushes worn / corroded
nearside and offside hubs corroded
slight play in lower steering column and steering rack
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front and rear sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded
Offside Rear inner arch slightly corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside have been repaired but still showing sings of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside upper shock absorber mounts heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
nearside and offside all suspension arms and bushes worn / corroded
nearside and offside hubs corroded
slight play in lower steering column and steering rack
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear nearside and offside suspension arms corroded
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear nearside and offside suspension arms corroded
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust bracket broken
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear suspention arms corroded
exhaust bracket broken
vacuum leak from engine
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear suspention arms corroded
exhaust bracket broken
vacuum leak from engine
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake pads low & wear on discs
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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CA03 UEP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA03 UEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CA03 UEP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2003.
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